Tag Archives: A Special Needs Plan

Ron asks: “I have a Special Needs Trust for my son, and at this point it is not funded. I was thinking about funding it with life insurance when I die. Is this is a good idea?” Ron, thank you for the thoughtful question. Funding your son’s Special Needs Trust is quite an important task. … Continue Reading

Recently I was searching the house for something. We have no storage space so “storage” is pretty much anywhere I can stuff something and finding “said something” later often proves to be an all day event. I never did find what I was looking for but I did come across DC’s Journal from way back in… Continue Reading

It’s Simple Math: ICE + Autism = Better Care Paramedics do amazing things every day; I know because I used to be one. They are often the first responders on the scene of a collision, fire, workplace accident or even a natural disaster. In addition to attending to the urgent medical needs of those on… Continue Reading

In this episode of Dr. G Aspie Show, Mary B. Moore teaches Dr. G some awesome social skills games. The key ingredient to developing and keeping friendships is having shared joy and conversation skills. These social skills games are great tools to help your child find shared joy with others and have a fun and… Continue Reading

Question: I am a 75-year-old Dad of a daughter with autism. My daughter has her own car and is quite independent. She lives with me and we just moved closer to my son so that when I die my daughter could stay in this new house, and my son could help her. She really only… Continue Reading

Question: I have a Special Needs Trust for my son; however, I am not funding it at this time. I just have not been able to find the extra money in our budget to fund the special needs trust, especially after we save for our own retirement. What is the best way to fund a… Continue Reading

Question: My wife and I already have a will and have left our assets to our high-functioning son with autism to ensure a lifetime of extended care, if needed. Is this a sufficient plan? – Tim B. Dear Tim, Having a will is a great start to a plan, but just having a will is… Continue Reading

The question of Guardianship usually occurs around the 18th birthday, due to the fact that in most states the legal age of majority is 18. This means that an individual who attains the age of 18 no longer needs parental consent. This lack of parental consent equates to a lack of parental protection, as well.… Continue Reading